Doctor of Education

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Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Location
Adelaide
Next start term
First Half of Year, 2027
Study mode
On Campus, Online
Course code
CQ16
CRICOS
075084D
First-year fee
A$32,736 (2026 Indicative)
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Overview

The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a doctoral course of supervised research and research tasks designed for professional practitioners/educators. The course comprises foundational coursework, proposal development and a thesis component.

The course is governed by the Research Higher Degree Course Rules which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of your thesis.

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Study Experience

Discover more about your Doctor of Education and how you'll benefit from flexible options and dedicated Higher Degree by Research support networks. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Strong Research Connections
  • Global Experiences
  • Career Networks
  • Local Networks
  • Socially Innovative
  • World-class Researchers
  • Thu Nguget Nguyen standing in front of CQUniversity knowledge bull
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    For research students, choosing the right supervisors is crucial. Exceptional supervisors provide more than academic guidance as they also understand the personal, emotional, and financial challenges that can arise while pursuing a research degree.

    Thu Nguyet Nguyen

    Doctor of Education | Vietnam

Career Opportunities

A higher degree by research is usually required for an academic career or a professional career in research. Many other discipline-specific employment opportunities exist as employers recognise the skills developed through a degree by research course are widely applicable in the workplace.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. 

You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below. Visit the Academic Calendars webpage for key dates relevant to your chosen intake.

Available Locations

Your Course

This is a research-based course and progress is monitored on a time and progress basis, rather than credit point accrual (0 credits):

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    You'll complete a unit of study specific to your discipline for the duration of your candidature, no credit points apply.

What You'll Study

As per enrolment advice and Course Rules, as a research candidate, you will be enrolled in a unit of study specific to your discipline for the duration of your candidature, but no credit points apply to this unit.  The course comprises research and thesis development activities as outlined in the course rules.

You may have opportunities to undertake optional work-integrated learning activities appropriate to your discipline area.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Fees and Financial Support

At CQU, we offer a vibrant research community, generous project funding, training and financial support, so you can thrive as a researcher. This makes pursuing a higher degree in research at CQU more affordable than you think. 

You may be eligible for stipends and scholarships to reduce your study costs, plus you can access training and development support. For more information, visit our Higher Degree by Research page.

International Course Fees

International students from selected regions may be eligible for scholarships. 

Browse our scholarships.

In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.

How to Apply

You can apply through an agent for expert guidance, or directly via iStart, our online application system for international students if you’re in Australia.

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